TCS NQT 2024 – Eligibility Criteria
- Pre-final or final year students across all academic disciplines.
- Individuals graduating between 2019 and 2025 seeking employment opportunities.
- Professionals with up to two years of work experience.
Step 1
Register for TCS iON NQT and take the examination.
Step 2
Receive your TCS iON NQT Score.
Step 3
Browse and apply to various job listings available on TCS iON Website.
Step 4
Explore additional job opportunities on other corporate websites as well.
Step 5
Secure employment opportunities based on your TCS iON NQT Score and compatibility.
TCS NQT 2024 – Syllabus & Exam Pattern
The examination consists of two rounds, both administered on the TCS iON platform:
- Foundation Round: Compulsory for Ninja Aspirants
- Advanced Round: Compulsory for Digital and Prime Aspirants
(Note: Prime Aspirants were previously limited to students from IIT and NIT institutions; however, since 2024, eligibility extends to students from all colleges.)
Overall Exam Pattern:
| Round | Number of Questions | Total Duration | Sections | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 66 MCQs and Non-MCQ | 75 minutes | 4 Mandatory Sections: | Moderate |
| – Traits/Personality Test | ||||
| – Aptitude | ||||
| – Logical | ||||
| – Verbal | ||||
| Advanced | 20 MCQs and Non-MCQ | 90 minutes | 2 Mandatory Sections | High |
| 2 Coding Questions |
Important Information:
- Candidates can attempt the advanced section only after successfully completing the foundation section.
- There is no penalty for incorrect answers (no negative marking).
- Candidates cannot switch between sections or sub-sections, nor can they revisit answered questions.
- A proctor will be assigned for every 20 candidates taking the exam.
- For candidates taking the test remotely, AI will monitor video and audio feeds.
- During the examination, candidates must maintain eye contact with the screen and will not be provided with extra or rough paper for calculations. However, a calculator and digital rough paper will be available on the desktop screen.
- The test is conducted exclusively in English.
- The TCS NQT does not have a specific cutoff score or pass/fail criteria.
- Scorecards for all TCS NQT variants remain valid for 2 years.
Important Note: If candidates switch between tabs or browsers during the exam, the session will terminate immediately.
Here’s an overview of the syllabus for each topic in the Foundation Round:
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number System, LCM & HCF
- Geometry
- Numbers & Decimal Fractions
- Divisibility and related concepts
Total No. of Questions: 20
Verbal Ability
- Word Completion
- Sentence Completion
- Error Identification
- Arrangement of sentences
Total No. of Questions: 25
Logical Ability
- Word Pattern
- Seating Arrangements
- Number Series
- Letter Series
Total No. of Questions: 20
Traits/Personality (Psychometric)
- Image selection questions
Total No. of Questions: 1
Here’s an overview of the syllabus for each topic in the Advanced Round:
Round 1: Advanced Quantitative
- LCM & HCF
- Allegations & Mixture
- Advanced Geometry
Total No. of Questions: 10
Round 1: Advanced Logical Ability
- Word Pattern
- Letter Series
- Seating Arrangements
- Advanced Number Series
Total No. of Questions: 10
Round 2: Advanced Coding
- Languages like C, C#
Total No. of Questions: 2
TCS NQT 2024 – TCS iON National Qualifier Test (TCS iON NQT)
TCS iON National Qualifier Test (TCS iON NQT) serves as a platform for individuals to demonstrate their skills to leading corporations. Participants have the option to undergo assessment in aptitude, domain-specific knowledge, or professional values. These tests are conducted bi-monthly at designated examination centers. The TCS iON NQT Scorecard provides a comprehensive overview of performance across all sections of the test. Candidates can explore job opportunities with various corporations that recognize the TCS iON NQT Score, accessible through our website and the respective corporate portals.
